Three cities walking tour incl. entrance to Inquisitor's palace
Description
Discover the history of Vittoriosa on a 2.5 hour walking tour of the maritime city in Malta. See landmarks including the Inquisitor’s Palace (entrance tickets included), Fort St. Angelo, and St. Lawrence Church as you follow your guide through the narrow winding streets of the Collacchio — the oldest part of the city, and along the Vittoriosa Waterfront, which is lined with majestic buildings.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet the guide at the starting point - the main entrance next to Cafe Riche.
We will enter Birgu/ Vittoriosa through its main gate (Couvre Port area).
The Bishop's Palace is a palatial building in Birgu which was a residence of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Malta. We will stop to admire this building while learning more about it.
Learn about the history of the Inquisition. Entrance ticket included.
This Siculo – Norman Building is one of the oldest buildings in Birgu believed to date back to the 13th century. Today this is a museum which is open for the public. We will enter the building if it is open.
Visit the area where the Knights of St. John used to live.
We will have a short break in the Main Square of Birgu
Discover the importance of the oldest fortification in the Grand Harbour area.
Admire the beautiful parish church of Birgu.
Enjoy the spectacular waterfront.
Introduction of the tour
This is a Three Cities walking tour, with a specific focus on Birgu.
OPTIONAL: You can use the ferry from the 3 cities back to Valletta.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(80)
Matthew was very informative and was clearly passionate about the history of Malta. This, plus the visit to the Inquisitors Palace really brought the history to life, on all levels. Some of had Maltese heritage and he was interested in that and answered any questions we had. The two and a half hours went very quickly and when not in the Palace, Matthew made sure we were always in shade. A great your and guide.
Mario was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject. There is so much history you could miss as a first time visitor so this tour is highly recommended!
Mathew was an excellent guide on The 3 Cities walking tour. Hr is a font of knowledge and a delightful person.
Really great tour! Matthew was knowledgeable, fluent and interesting. He answered all our questions and gave us a concise but full picture of the area’s history and context for modern day Malta. Much appreciated!
A really great tour. Matthew was very knowledgable and interesting to listen to. It is clear he has a passion for his home town and this came through. The tour was well paced and full of interesting sites. The tour immerses you in history all the way from the Great Siege to WW2. A thoroughly enjoyable tour and one I would recommend.
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable. Lots of engaging stories
This was actually very beautiful and the Inquisitors palace was truly breathtaking!! The harbor with a the ships and boats and the gondola riders was such a sight to see!!! Don’t miss this!
Very good guide , clear and obviously very interested in the history of Malta. Well laid out tour of Birgu , note you don’t walk in all 3 cities just Birgu, doing all 3 in a morning is impossible Birgu is by far the best of all. Final stop point is great four lunch in Birgu square and then the water taxi across to Valetta
When we booked we thought we were actually go to three cities, but this tour is only in Victoriosa, not the two other cities. The name of the tour is somehow misleading. Our guide Aleza was very good.
Excellent walking tour around Birgu. Our guide Matthew was very knowledgeable and the tour was conducted at a steady pace. I would definitely recommend this tour.
